Radical Squibs & Loyal Ripostes

Radical Squibs & Loyal Ripostes

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: William Hone
Binding: Hardback
Published: Barnes & Noble, 1971

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Contents page previously torn and repaired with tape.Previous owner stamp inside and along bottom edge of pages, light foxing to side edges

William Hone's "Radical Squibs & Loyal Ripostes" presents a compelling collection of satirical writings and their sharp rejoinders from early 19th-century Britain. This volume chronicles the fervent political and social climate of the era, illustrating the clash between radical reformers and staunch loyalists. It uncovers the biting wit and incisive commentary that characterized public discourse, revealing how printed works shaped national conversations. The book details the power of satire as a weapon and a defense, offering a unique window into a period of significant upheaval and intellectual ferment.

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Description

Author: William Hone
Binding: Hardback
Published: Barnes & Noble, 1971

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Contents page previously torn and repaired with tape.Previous owner stamp inside and along bottom edge of pages, light foxing to side edges

William Hone's "Radical Squibs & Loyal Ripostes" presents a compelling collection of satirical writings and their sharp rejoinders from early 19th-century Britain. This volume chronicles the fervent political and social climate of the era, illustrating the clash between radical reformers and staunch loyalists. It uncovers the biting wit and incisive commentary that characterized public discourse, revealing how printed works shaped national conversations. The book details the power of satire as a weapon and a defense, offering a unique window into a period of significant upheaval and intellectual ferment.